@quakerinthegarden
Creating a tropical garden as my safe space in an uncertain, angry world. Live in central Bath and aided by my dog, Alfie. Actually he just digs up what I’ve just planted. Quaker who loves woods, researching my Irish roots.
An edit of a 'Traitors' confessional shot with Robert Jenrick sat in the chair. The caption identifies him as 'Robert' 44, Wannabe PM and a traitor'.
Tonight's turret meeting will be pretty awkward
Have you read the book “Wintering” by Katherine May? It a beautiful book about hibernating in the fallow times of our lives. These woods are where I draw strength and awe during the darker days.
Hope that’s the case although he’s suing in Florida where he practically owns the judiciary. He’s also been successful in getting the media to pay up in the US by threatening ridiculous lawsuits. Can’t see our govt, a key BBC stakeholder, being brave enough to tell him to back off.
The idea of hard-working BBC licence fee payers forking out to help settle a massive (£760m)Trump lawsuit makes me sick to the stomach. All the while this bully is cheered on by the likes of Farage.
The face of terrorism in the UK, 2025. Police arrest an 89 year old woman for supporting banned Palestine Action. She was arrested with 473 other protesters in London. The Home Secretary thanked police for keeping our streets safe. Honestly, Im more afraid of my diminishing civil rights to protest.
@swpolice.bsky.social Im wondering if South Wales is a crime free area if these elderly women are taking up so much of the police’s time. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
🚨UK Lawyers for Israel Ltd has tried to silence various voices supporting Palestine. Their charitable wing has made public statements rejecting international law.
Activist Em Hilton is on the Charity Commission offices to ask for an investigation.
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Hi Kevin. Thanks for asking. No I’m highlighting moral hypocrisy/double standards. Quakers do engage in non violent civil disobedience (not terrorism) which stems from a core belief in the supremacy of divine will over human laws when the 2 conflict. Eg conscientious objection to military service.
Israel kills innocent Palestinians. Activists spray-paint a plane. Guess which the UK government calls terrorism | Sally Rooney
He calls on Iran to return to the negotiating table without mentioning that the US & Israel are flouting International law. It seems our allies cannot be criticised, even for genocide. It means the UK has no moral standing to criticise any future aggressions, or Russia for invading Ukraine.
Sounds like bullying to me.
How exactly has Britain supported Israel’s military assault on Gaza? The public has a right to know | Jeremy Corbyn
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Why is there so much violence on UK tv at the moment, especially violence against women? Im looking for some feel good programmes like #TedLasso or #Shrinking to watch whilst having chemo. Any suggestions? #BBC #ITV
For years we have supported a charity in the West Bank. We wont stop which means that it’s not worth the risk of us travelling to the US at the moment. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
At last a heart warming story from USA. Not an inflated ego in sight. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
After seeing how brutal my wound looks after breast cancer surgery, the kindness of this charity has been priceless knittedknockersuk.com/donations/
Tariffs xkcd.com/3073
In hospital awaiting major op. Confused. Not sure if I should wear these or wash the floor with them?
Tesla take down protest. Bristol. politicians in Europe seem unable to respond to the threat posed by the US govt - but
"If we can protest people buying Teslas and supporting Tesla's stock and things that affect his funds then we can actually really make a change in the damage he's doing,"
This is why i cant watch US news anymore. What has happened to any respect for their fellow humans, for courtesy , kindness, compassion . Horrible to watch. www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/marj...
Is the King asking “why don’t you wear a suit?”
Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people.
Be strong, be brave, be fearless.
You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.
We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.
Elina Valtonen
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland 👏
Reflecting on what you said about Trump’s approach to foreign policy as the dominance of 3 spheres of influence. Where is Europe & UK positioned in this new world order?
Just a fluke: whale spits out kayaker in incident captured on camera
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Gaza today. A generation of traumatised children. Can any one provide the loving long term specialist care & support required to treat their trauma? Or how will that unresolved trauma manifest in the future? Absolute hatred, fear of Israel becoming the fuel for future acts of revenge?
